Japan economy
Japan’s wholesale inflation slows in December
[TOKYO] Japan’s wholesale inflation slowed in the year to December on sliding fuel costs, data showed on Thursday, a sign falling crude oil prices were offering some relief to companies facing rising ...
Japan’s bankruptcy cases hit 12-year high in 2025
The data highlights how inflation and a tight job market are emerging
Japan finance minister says US Treasury’s Bessent shares concerns about weak yen
JAPAN’S Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said she and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shared concerns over what she called the yen’s recent “one-sided depreciation”, as Tokyo stepped up threats o...
Japan household spending unexpectedly picks up, signals steady consumption recovery
[TOKYO] Japanese annual household spending unexpectedly grew in November, government data showed on Friday, rebounding from a sharp decline in October and aligning with a gradual recovery in private c...
China travel curbs hit Japan duty-free sales in December
The nation can lose as much as 1.2 trillion yen in tourism revenue in 2026 if restrictions persist
Bank of Japan chief vows to keep raising interest rates
Consumer inflation is still above BOJ’s 2 per cent target
Japan’s factory activity steadies as demand declines slow: PMI
[TOKYO] Japan’s manufacturing activity stalled in December as demand declined at a slower pace from the previous month, a private-sector survey showed, ending a five-month streak of deterioration.
Japan proposes record Budget spending while curbing fresh debt
The 122.3 trillion yen Budget will likely underpin consumption but could also accelerate inflation
Tokyo inflation cools more than expected, weakening yen
The currency has been hovering near its softest level against the US dollar since January
Japan plans US$189 billion new debt issuance in next year’s Budget, draft shows
The move underscores the administration’s expansionary fiscal policy stance
